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Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. VolkerStevin have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Water Framework on AMP8. Are you looking for your next challenge? Senior Project Manager Overview: The Senior Project Manager is the most senior project-based member of staff and is the leader of the project team. The team is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the project; ensuring the project is planned, programmed and delivered on time to the satisfaction of the client with respect to quality, safety, environmental impact and budget. Reporting lines to Programme Manager and Contracts Manager. Accountable for: The programme performance of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages. The commercial performance (including change control) of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages. The accurate completion of the Monthly Project Review Dashboards and associated reporting (review of these to be held with Portfolio Contract/Commercial Managers). Management of all risks and opportunities of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages. Responsible for: Agree project targets with the Contracts Manager, and ensure progress is measured regularly and feedback provided through the business reporting procedures. Manage and support the production of a fully resourced programme across the portfolio and ensure: Design, procurement and construction phases are clearly defined with a critical path and milestones Ensure that commercial team are fully involved in the plan and requirements Ensure that progress is monitored and the programme updated by: Discuss the implications of revisions to the programme with the UU WLPM/PMC. Ensure that accurate records are maintained to manage the change process and variations. Completion of Monthly Client Progress Reports, and review with Client PMC/WLPM. Liaison with UU WLPM's and PMC's and resolve any issues. Monitoring resource requirements to deliver the portfolio and report to Contracts Manager / MEICA Manager Ensure that robust commercial forecasts, risk/opportunity registers and Contract Review Action Logs are maintained and reported to Contracts Manager / MEICA Manager. Input to portfolio delivery strategy in conjunction with Contracts Manager, to include ongoing reviews. Ensure development of DRAFT Construction programme at TAP 3 completion and handover to Delivery PM / Senior Site Agent. Ensure the Construction Programme and forecast is developed during TAP4 stage and prior to start on site. Ensure that design deliverables are developed and incorporated within the overall delivery programme. Ensure that a defined delivery strategy is in place, with identification of supply chain requirements and scope definitions, initial Procurement Schedule developed and included within the programme. Develop and support the project delivery team: Ensure all team members are aware of their responsibilities and give feedback on performance. Develop and environment where all team members are able to communicate openly. Be a champion for improving HSEQ performance: Be familiar with and observe all relevant statutory provisions applicable to construction and related industries. Ensure an overall Site Management Plan is produced for each project, and that safe systems of work are prepared for each activity. Ensure all employees, self-employed and sub-contractors understand their HSEQ responsibilities and are adequately trained and competent. Ensure 4-weekly HSEQ planning meetings are held and are adequate. About you Minimum of 15years of managing heavy civil engineering projects in the UK and /or overseas, preferably within a Tier 1 contractor environment. Management of safe systems of works and quality management. Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite. Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable. Member of a professional institution, MCIOB, ICE or similar. Good communication skills with client representatives, site team and operatives Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion. Full Driving Licence. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance Flexible working opportunities programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Job Title: Principal/Associate Town Planner Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Overview Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal / Associate Spatial Planner to join their growing and highly regarded Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping major infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK, with a particular focus on supporting growth and transformation across the North of England. You will be part of an integrated team working across planning, economics, transport, engineering, design and environmental disciplines, delivering innovative solutions for both public and private sector clients. The Role As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to and lead the delivery of complex planning and regeneration projects, working closely with clients and internal specialists. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting strategic planning and policy development, including: Local plan preparation and support Evidence-based studies Infrastructure planning and delivery strategies Advising on regional and national policy frameworks and funding opportunities Supporting area-wide regeneration initiatives, including town centres and station-led developments Providing expertise on planning and consenting processes, including DCO, TWAO, TCPA and CPO Working collaboratively with local authorities, combined authorities, and government agencies Supporting projects involving housing-led growth, urban extensions and strategic regeneration Identifying and securing funding opportunities, including grants and investment frameworks Managing multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering high-quality outputs Contributing to business development, including tender preparation and client relationship management About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered membership of the RTPI Proven experience in strategic planning, policy development and regeneration Strong understanding of UK planning systems and frameworks Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and stakeholder engagement A track record in client-facing roles and business development Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills A genuine passion for urbanism, placemaking and regional growth What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Structured career progression opportunities Access to industry-leading training and professional development The opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects A collaborative and inclusive working environment Additional Information This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance, depending on project requirements. Candidates may be required to demonstrate a minimum period of UK residency. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Finance Manager Yeovil Are you an experienced, rounded Finance professional looking for a new role? Morgan Mckinley are pleased to be recruiting for a long established, market leading British manufacturer in Yeovil to recruit a Finance Manager to join the business in a newly created role. The business product high-quality, reliable products with a big focus on reducing their environmental footprint. This role reports directly into the Finance Director, where you will ensure the finance function supports both the day-to-day and longer-term strategic goals. Your role as Finance Manager will include: Monthly management accounts, contribution to year-end reporting, preparing audit schedules and working with external auditors Supporting the implementation of a new ERP system Commercial finance, such as margin & product line profitability, costing and forecasting Overseeing transactional ledger work, including supporting/supervising sales ledger, purchase & sales, invoices and reconciliations Reviewing, negotiating & renewing supplier contracts, ensuring favourable terms, assessing financials & legal aspects Working with fleet management, including contract renewals, comparing proposals & assessing risk Processing monthly payroll What are we looking for? QBE or ACCA/CIMA Part/fully qualified Experience of preparing financial statements Management Accounting experience Proficient in ERP financial systems and MS Excel Ideally from a SME background Manufacturing experience preferred, but not essential This is a great opportunity to make this role your own. You will do a really varied role and get the chance to gradually take more responsibility, with plenty of room to develop your skills. They offer a hybrid/flexible working policy and 26 days holiday + BH. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Our client, a prominent entity within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Junior Programme Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team in Wiltshire. This permanent, hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to be a part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming Defence training systems. Key Responsibilities: Provide governance and progress reporting of the Engineering deliverables for the programme, ensuring alignment with various levels of reporting requirements. Generate, maintain, and review engineering development plans, executing them according to Raytheon's standards and overall programme needs. Create and govern accurate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new work and update existing BOEs to support planning and the Raytheon UK Estimate At Complete (EAC) process. Manage work packages, including planning, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators, working collaboratively with the Senior PEM and other key stakeholders. Maintain and promote regular updates across the engineering team for task tracking and reporting using approved tools. Ensure programme adherence to the Engineering resource plan, costs, and schedule, utilising Earned Value techniques where applicable, and conducting variance and root cause analysis reporting. Manage internal projects and risk management for all Engineering deliverables, including mitigation strategies to reduce risks to closure. Ensure all documentation and deliverables are managed via a Configuration Management / Data Management plan that meets programme needs. Coordinate resources and responses, following corporate governance policies, including Gate Reviews. Champion and foster a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement. Job Requirements: Demonstrable ability to plan, report, organise, and drive forward the efforts of a multi-faceted engineering team to deliver complex programme outcomes within time, quality, and cost constraints. Broad technology experience, particularly in enterprise capability development (people, process, and technology). Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and processes. Solid grasp of programme and project management principles and tools. Understanding of risk management. Experience working with large teams, including tasking and budgeting. Proficiency in producing cost estimates against known or future scopes of work. Ability to manage engineering budgets and regularly reforecast expected costs to end of project. Willingness to travel to programme and customer meetings across the UK as required. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience working on UK Government projects, especially within a defence/security environment. Familiarity with training projects constructed in line with Defence Systems Approach to Training (JSP 822). Experience with Earned Value Management techniques and public sector engineering standards and regulatory frameworks. Background in training transformation or learning platforms. SAFe and ITIL4 certifications. Security clearance or ability to obtain (SC or above). Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Discretionary company bonus scheme Life Assurance (6 times salary) with pension Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice options, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Car or car allowance, depending on grade/role Private Medical Insurance, depending on grade Work Culture: 37-hour working week with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays Flexible working options including remote, hybrid, and site-based opportunities A flexible working culture focused on output, not time spent at the desk Up to 5 paid days for volunteering each year If you are ready to contribute to a highly impactful mission and possess the qualities we are looking for, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dedicated team! Reach out for further details

Senior Contracts Manager - Retrofit (Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months to Permanent) Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid working available - travel required for the role) Salary: £80,000 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months, or permanent) We are working with a leading social housing provider committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes and creating positive outcomes for communities. With a strong focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, the organisation is driving forward an ambitious retrofit programme to support its net zero targets. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager - Retrofit to lead the delivery of a large-scale retrofit programme. This role will play a critical part in improving the energy performance of residential properties while ensuring compliance with industry standards and minimising disruption to residents. You will take full ownership of programme delivery, from contractor mobilisation through to construction and handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with PAS 2035 standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale retrofit programme, ensuring quality, safety and compliance standards are consistently met. Oversee all construction activities, ensuring effective cost control, risk management and minimal impact on residents. Establish and maintain robust programme governance, systems and processes. Manage contractor and consultant performance through KPIs, audits and performance reviews, addressing issues proactively. Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory and legislative requirements, including PAS 2035 and relevant building and M&E regulations. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to review retrofit designs and ensure alignment with British Standards and best practice. Monitor and report on programme progress, risks, financial performance and customer outcomes to senior stakeholders and funding bodies. Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal departments and external partners to support integrated delivery. Support team development, performance management and wellbeing. About You / Essential Criteria Proven experience delivering retrofit programmes at scale. Experience managing complex construction or retrofit contracts within housing, property or similarly regulated environments. Strong knowledge of building regulations, PAS standards (including PAS 2035, PAS 2030 and PAS 63100) and industry best practice. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across geographically dispersed projects. Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle For more information about the role, please contact Branwen Johns on and email a copy of your CV.

Ready to find the right role for you? Competitive Package Location: Isle of Wight When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Manage all operational aspects of the facility, including work methods, organisation, and staff management (recruitment, induction, appraisal, and training) in accordance with company procedures. Ensure the plant operates within the requirements of the Environmental Permit and other relevant environmental legislation. Prepare and manage the annual budget for the Operations Department, working within approved financial constraints while optimizing cost-effectiveness. Ensure compliance with the company's Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems, maintaining safe working practices for staff and contractors. Liaise with the Maintenance Manager on projects, maintenance planning, outages, and plant improvements, while proposing operational changes to enhance efficiency. Be available for emergency call-outs during plant breakdowns or critical situations, as required by senior management. What we're looking for: HND (or equivalent) in engineering + 5 years' supervisory experience in process industries (waste incineration/power generation/chemical plants). Strong technical knowledge of MSW incineration or power operations, with proven team and performance management skills. Thorough understanding of Health & Safety regulations and Environmental Permits. Experience ensuring compliance and maintaining safe systems of work for staff and contractors in high-risk environments. Proven ability to manage operational budgets and solve technical challenges efficiently. Must prioritise tasks effectively, work under pressure, and be available for emergency call-outs. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team. Job Posting End Date: 01-05-2026 What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

MERITUS are recruiting for an Electronics Design Engineer to join our client in the defence sector on an initial 12 month contract to support missile sub-system projects from their site in Stevenage. ELECTRONICS DESIGN ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - 58 PER HOUR ( 429.20 PER DAY) - STEVENAGE, ONSITE - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager. You will have a sound track record in electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle, i.e. early concept through to production. The technical solutions you will implement will range across the Power and Analogue Electronics sphere of expertise and will be at both sub-system and board level. This role will require you to liaise with other domains, e.g. Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Environmental, EMC etc. to ensure your designs perform in all respects to the requirements placed upon you. In so doing you will be key to delivering world class missile solutions to our customers. Skillset/experience required: Ideally, degree qualified with significant post qualification experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery. Someone who can demonstrate the capability to lead significant Electronic design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring. Excellent problem solving skills and knowledge of a wide range of electronic technologies and products. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.

About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Are you an experienced Project Manager interested in putting your project management expertise into practice to ultimately benefit millions of people? We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Infrastructure and Programme Delivery (IPD) Midlands team; playing an important role in supporting our vision and delivering our Waterways and Wellbeing strategy. You will be involved in a range of projects that will ensure our existing national waterways, reservoirs and infrastructure are managed and maintained, as well as being fundamental in bringing new developments and improvements to life for our visitors, customers and service users. This role follows a 37 hour, Monday to Friday working pattern. Travel throughout the West Midlands waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and face to face meetings. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle is therefore essential. In this role you will be working with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners planning and delivering our third party funded projects. You will be managing projects of low/medium risk and/or low/medium complexity by applying processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. Towpath projects will range from £50,000 to £1,000,000 in value and be delivered with our framework contractors. You don't need to have worked in a charity before, but we believe we can offer you an exciting change of environment and impactful projects to support and manage. Our towpaths and various historic assets provide a refreshing backdrop and unique working environment. As a Project Manager with the Canal & River Trust you will further develop your skill set and project management career alongside our canals and waterways, in an organisation that values wellbeing and work life balance. Key Responsibilities Work safely at all times, ensuring the safety of others and contribute to safe working in all activities. Capture project requirements and prepare a business case to justify investment in the project. Develop and monitor the project programme and key milestones to achieve the project objectives. Provide financial and cost management, estimating and justifying project costs, whilst controlling expenditure and evaluating the outcomes. Assign, lead and motivate the project team to ensure all project objectives are achieved. Manage risks, issues and changes on the project. Maintain communications with stakeholders and the project team/organisation. Manage all contracts applicable to the project (e.g., NEC ECC, NEC ECSC, NEC PSC). Carry out the role of the Project Manager and Supervisor as defined in the NEC. Handover and closure of the project highlighting any areas for improvements and elements of good practice. Provide environmental management by appraising the environmental impact of the project and ensuring that the controls are implemented. About You You're a driven project professional with strong knowledge of project management processes and hands on experience delivering multiple low-medium complexity projects. Confident working with NEC contracts and project finance, you keep schedules tight, budgets on track, and stakeholders aligned. With a positive, can do attitude and great communication skills, you bring clarity, momentum, and control to every project. Skills & Qualifications Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, e.g. Project Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science. Membership of an appropriate professional body, e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Association for Project Management (APM), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Beneficial: Project/Programme Management accreditation/qualification, e.g. APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), PRINCE2g. Experience: Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects - from definition to delivery - within a relevant discipline/sector (e.g., construction, asset management, utilities, civil engineering, etc). Comprehensive knowledge of project management processes and systems. Knowledge and experience of Managing Safety in Construction, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Be able to manage internal and external stakeholders, building confidence and credibility towards project processes. Ability to manage resources. Be able to coordinate work carried out by different people and organisations. Be effective at planning, monitoring and reviewing all project activities. Ability to develop and agree budgets for projects, control forecasts and actual costs. Be good at problem solving, be able to resolve conflicts, and successfully influence and negotiate. Possess good IT skills, including experience of MS Project. Valid UK driving licence - Car Cash allowance & regional/national travel, including to remote locations is expected. What We Offer In addition to your annual base salary of £44,000 - £46,000, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£390 per month), a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Company Overview Operating within the environmental services sector, this organisation delivers waste management and recycling solutions across a regional network. With decades of industry expertise, it combines a people-focused culture with a commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, supporting both customers and communities with reliable, high quality service delivery. Operations Administrator Industrial We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Administrator to support busy operations within a fast-paced materials recovery facility. This is a pivotal role focused on maintaining accurate records, supporting operational processes, and ensuring compliance across multiple teams. You will play a key part in keeping documentation audit-ready, tracking operational performance, and driving efficiency improvements. This position requires a resilient, detail-oriented individual who can confidently challenge processes, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic industrial environment. Duties & Responsibilities Maintain accurate operational documentation and ensure all records are audit-ready Manage and update trackers to ensure data accuracy and completeness Monitor inspections, tasks, and actions to ensure timely completion Liaise with managers and operational teams across multiple sites Support scheduling, inspections, and daily administrative operations Analyse operational data and contribute to performance reporting Identify inconsistencies in data and carry out quality checks Drive process improvements and support internal project coordination Education & Skills Required Previous experience in an administrative or operations support role Experience managing structured documentation and records systems Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook Ability to handle and interpret basic operational data Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent attention to detail and communication skills Additional Information Monday Friday, 8am-4:30pm Onsite working 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Pension scheme If you re a motivated administrator, apply now to be part of a team driving operational excellence and sustainability. To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)/

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Hampshire. Key Responsibilities: Delivering high-value or complex projects (approximately 5m per annum) Building and maintaining positive engagement with customers, partners, and suppliers Maintaining accurate delivery forecasts and expectations Defining and managing project budgets, reporting performance against cost plans Overseeing project documentation including bids, proposals, and third-party materials Applying robust risk management strategies Ensuring safe, secure, and high-quality delivery across all project activities Job Requirements: Essential Experience: Delivery of projects to multiple customers Experience managing construction or refurbishment projects following RIBA stages Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, JSP standards, environmental legislation, and ecological regulations Working knowledge of NEC, JCT, and RIBA contract types Extensive understanding of CDM Regulations, having acted as the client or equivalent Broad knowledge of civil engineering, infrastructure, and building works Essential Qualifications: Demonstrable capability to IPMA Level B Recognised PM qualification (e.g., APM PPQ, Prince2) Benefits: Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with option to buy more Optional Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal (Travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets, etc.) Support for the Armed Forces community (Gold Award - Defence Employer Recognition Scheme) Volunteering opportunities in local communities If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in civil engineering, major projects, infrastructure, and construction, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team

Technical Manager Northamptonshire 70,000 I'm working for a global food manufacturer who are looking for a new Site Technical Manager. You will heading up the whole Technical department for the site, looking after all major retailers with also own-branded products. If you're confident working with all major retailers, maintaining the highest standards on site and leading a strong Technical team, this could be the role for you! Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for food safety, legality, authenticity, and product quality across the site Maintain highest BRC certification and keep the site audit-ready at all times Ensure full compliance with BRC and retailer requirements Own and continuously improve the QMS, embedding a strong food safety culture Act as the main technical contact for major customers Lead external audits, customer visits, and inspections, delivering strong outcomes Oversee food defence, TACCP, traceability, and food fraud prevention Ensure product specifications, labelling, and compliance are accurate and up to standard Lead, develop, and strengthen technical, QA, and hygiene teams Maintain high standards across hygiene, sanitation, and environmental monitoring Take control of product recalls, withdrawals, and food safety incidents when required Drive improvements in audit performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction Monitor KPIs, complaints, supplier performance, and corrective actions What they are looking for: Proven experience managing Technical/Quality teams in the Food Industry HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 Previous experience working with major retailers Strong knowledge of customer expectations and 3rd party audits Please get in touch with Owen on (phone number removed) or apply to learn more!

This Senior Project Manager role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex capital construction and refurbishment projects across a multi-site estate, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The position combines strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and technical project leadership within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Client Details Our client is a progressive and purpose-driven organisation committed to delivering high-quality environments that support learning, innovation, and community engagement. With a strong strategic vision focused on sustainability, inclusivity, and future-ready infrastructure, the organisation is investing significantly in its estate to enhance user experience and operational excellence. Operating across multiple sites, the Estates and Facilities function plays a critical role in shaping and maintaining a safe, modern, and sustainable built environment. The team delivers a wide range of services including capital development, facilities management, maintenance, sustainability initiatives, and strategic estate planning. Due to a growing pipeline of capital investment and redevelopment programmes, the organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex construction and refurbishment projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to long-term estate transformation while working in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. Description Lead the end-to-end delivery of capital projects, from initial feasibility through to completion and handover Manage multiple projects simultaneously across refurbishment, redevelopment, and new-build schemes Develop and implement robust project governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks Oversee design development, procurement strategies, tender processes, and contract administration Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, building regulations, and health & safety legislation Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders Monitor project performance to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards Lead financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Drive value engineering and procurement strategies to ensure best value outcomes Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners Represent the organisation at stakeholder meetings, consultations, and project reviews Embed sustainability principles and environmentally responsible practices into project delivery Support continuous improvement across project management processes and estate development initiatives Profile Extensive experience delivering major capital construction or redevelopment projects within complex environments Proven expertise in project planning, procurement, contract management, and construction delivery Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts Demonstrated ability to manage projects within live, operational environments Experience managing significant project budgets (typically 10m+) Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in client-facing roles Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure Experience working within large, multi-site estates or similarly complex organisations Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM or equivalent) or working towards desirable Job Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to lead high-profile capital projects with long-term impact Collaborative and supportive working environment with multidisciplinary teams Exposure to a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and development schemes Flexible working arrangements Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development A role combining strategic oversight with hands-on project delivery within a growing estate programme Base ranges from 62k- 71k

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment.Need someone with real doing experience. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders. Support and execute complex strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategies and preferred suppliers list, including the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics. Responsible for contractual and commercial management and effective contract administration to the relevant team providing commercial assurance to deliver commercial value. Support and execute Supplier Relationship Management for key and critical suppliers within the sub-group of categories, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance. Identify and develop supplier value including planning and participating to external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews) in accordance with Supplier Relationship Management framework and the agreed supplier strategy. Support and provide input to the Process and Performance team as appropriate. Support the development and interface with the Service Centre. Key Responsibilities: Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality and ethics standards. Category Management Drive and implement Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models. Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List PSL), securing competition in the supplier base. Implement ways of working according to Category Management Framework including the delivery of Category targets and KPI s for assigned group of spend categories. Business Intelligence, benchmark and market insight to support category development. The Senior Category Manager, with the sub-category Team, are responsible for securing and tracking cost reduction, contract management and continuity of Supply Chain. Strategic Sourcing Prepare & execute the RFx process in collaboration with stakeholders including supplier evaluation and selection, supplier negotiations (costs and contract). Contribute to the long-term business ensuring competitive initial cost and total cost development in the product and service life cycle and maintenance of the specific supplier contract for products and services. Contract Management Prepare and execute a Contract which is appropriate to the scope, value and risk outlined in the sourcing strategy, ensuring all relevant stakeholders have contributed and approved as appropriate. Administer the Contract in accordance with all of the terms and conditions ensuring contract compliance. Ensure appropriate management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key stakeholders. Supplier Relationship Management Suppliers segmented and managed (quality, performance, risk) in accordance with the Supplier Relationship Management Framework. Monitor and mitigate supplier risks (including CoC, Environmental & Health and Safety as well as dependency on the organisation and dependency on the supplier), make corrective action plans for the identified risks. Supplier Strategies for key suppliers within assigned group of spend categories. Stakeholders Collaboration Secure stakeholders involvement and participation in category strategies, sourcing activities and supplier relationship management activities and share SCM category strategies, PSL, supplier performance etc Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

JR306: HSEQ Advisor (Construction) Location: Leatherhead Salary: £40,000 - £43,290 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a HSEQ Advisor to join their team. The role involves providing technical and administrative health, safety, environmental, and quality support to the HSEQ department, ensuring compliance across a range of property maintenance, installation, and facilities management activities within a construction & social housing setting. Duties and Responsibilities: Support the Health & Safety team across business operations Assist with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards Conduct site health, safety, and environmental visits, including audits across offices, client properties, and construction sites Monitor compliance and recommend corrective and preventative actions Maintain audit and inspection schedules for company plant, equipment, and access equipment Manage and maintain QHSE records and databases for reporting and audit purposes Prepare Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Health & Safety Plans Deliver toolbox talks and short training sessions to site and office personnel Support the QHSE Manager with day-to-day departmental activities Prioritise workload to meet departmental deadlines and reporting requirements Attend training and pursue continuous professional development Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices, ensuring proper escalation Promote a strong health and safety culture across the organisation Skills and Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or willingness to work towards) Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths CITB Site Supervisor or Site Manager qualification Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload Good communication skills with the ability to deliver training and safety briefings Knowledge of ISO standards () Desirable Experience within refurbishment, construction, or facilities management Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or working towards) City & Guilds Level 3 or above CIEH Level 2/3 Additional certifications such as PASMA, Fire Risk Assessment, Asbestos Management, Confined Spaces, Face Fit, First Aid, or ACS Gas Location: Leatherhead Salary: £40,000 - £43,290 Per Annum

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Housing Capital Programme Contract Manager for our client a government organisation in Somerset. The successful post holder will deliver Housing Capital Programme contracts ensuring the objectives, targets and priorities of the organisation are achieved whilst remaining compliant within statutory regulations. The Housing Capital Programme team undertakes approximately 20m per annum of spend on a range of improvement projects (including retrofit, compliance, and decent homes) to the 5,600 landlord properties within the HRA. Examples of contracts delivered include: Replacement kitchens and bathroom, Re-roofing, Replacement windows and doors, Installation and updating of door entry systems, Upgrading insulation and ventilation, Major environmental improvement programmes, Electrical testing and remedial works, Fire safety works (e.g., fire doors, emergency lighting, and compartmentalisation), Water safety works. This role is a temporary contract initially for 5 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 2 days required in the office per week. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Deliver Capital Programme contracts across areas of responsibility, which are customer focused, deliver value for money, and maintains properties. Assist in setting clear standards and performance targets to all Capital Programmes allocated to them and monitor and report on progress in meeting them. Project management of large, complex projects within the social housing sector, including to occupied properties, to ensure all projects are delivered to cost, quality and time constraints. There is a high level of autonomy for each of these projects, which require multi-tasking of multiple projects, at differing stages of their project lifecycle, with a total annual value of 3m. Budget responsibility, health and safety, and delivery of a quality product whilst minimising the impact on residents lives whilst work is in progress. Minimise the risk to residents and the public's safety (e.g. fire safety and water safety compliance activities), as well as to meet legislative and regulatory requirements, and maintain the future value of the organisation's housing asset portfolio. Personal Requirements: Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIOB) or extensive experience in the construction sector. Evidence of continuing development of professional and management skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience. Full membership of a relevant professional body, e.g. CIOB (Desirable). Relevant construction knowledge, including existing building types, forms of construction, and potential building pathology issues. Detailed knowledge of a range of building contract forms, including amendments. Knowledge of construction related health and safety legislation and requirements. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Planning and Building Control requirements. Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £330.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Installation Supervisor / Mechanical Service Technician Chippenham Salary Dependent on Experience Our client is an environmental engineering specialist and they are looking for an Installation Supervisor / Mechanical Service Technicianto join their growing company! This role involves predominately site work and a company van will be provided for travel to Southern parts of the UK, Wales, around London and occasionally in other parts of the country. Roles and Responsibilities Reporting to the Regional Field Manager, the right candidate will be part of a small team responsible for delivering service, installation and troubleshooting of company machinery to high quality standards Carrying out site visits to assess the scope of site work and managing the relationship with the client on site Organising the administrative aspects, which include crane plans, site reports and risk assessments and methods statements Responsible for organising external services, the review and management of sub-contractors Liaising with the Regional Field Manager for the assessment of resource requirements Actively participate in site and job preparation work Required to work on site as a Mechanical Service Technician during periods where there is no installation work Ideal Candidate A background of machinery repair and working on site installing equipment Apprentice trained or an NVQ minimum Level 2 or equivalent in an Engineering discipline and ideally a minimum of four years' experience You hold a CITB Site Supervisor qualification (not essential, training can be provided) You enjoy working with a variety of people and are confident to build relationships with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers CPCS Appointed Person qualification, (not essential, training can be provided) IT Literate, including Microsoft office Clean UK driving licence with the willingness to travel Working Hours and Benefits: Monday - Friday: 7:00am to 15:30pm (Overtime available) 23 days holiday (which 3 of those will need to be saved for Christmas shutdown) and with the completion of each year of service (providing you have worked a full holiday year - Jan - Dec) you will receive an additional day's holiday up to a maximum of 33 days after ten years. 4 % employer pension, employee contribution is 4%, we increase our contribution after 5 years to 6% Company discretionary bonus: 10 % of the company's profit before tax is annually shared amongst all employees - you will receive it pro-rata for the previous financial year Sick Bonus: £50 a quarter Death in Service 3 x your annual salary Private Medical Insurance (AXA) on completion of the probationary period Cycle to Work Scheme Sick Pay (10 days during the first 12 months, over 12 months - 4 weeks and after that it is discretionary) EAP 24/7 with Health Assured Training & Development Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate's requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.

Maintenance Operative - Brook View School, Ribchester About Us: CareTech supports adults with complex needs and care for children and young people, offering carefully designed programmes in specialist services, many of which have schools and residential services attached. Our services include modern outward looking residential care for children, young people and adults and we operate a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses and grouped accommodation arrangements. The portfolio of services we offer includes an acute brain injury rehabilitation centre, specialist services hospitals, residential children's homes and specialist education schools teaching hundreds of students. What will you benefit from? As a Maintenance Operative you will of course achieve greatness and for your hard work and commitment we will reward you! Salary: £26,436.80 per annum.Flexible working Monday to Friday.Holiday: 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme.Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceStunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams.Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us. The Role of a Maintenance Operative A maintenance operative carries the responsibility for the domestic repairs & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects within the site complex and all compliancy needed for the running of the site. - The Maintenance Operative to ensure that all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair and sensitive to the needs of the students being looked after. - To provide high professional standards of record keeping, and reports related to the site. - To participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality systems as necessary. - To undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors which fall below required standard. - To ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards, relevant to core functions, for this type of establishment. - To ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations for Environmental Health and the standards of the regulatory body for inspections. - To take responsibility, and manage Maintenance of your work load, to provide effective and pro-active works. - To liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager's regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects. - To identify projects around the facility that will improve the image, functionality, operational or educational efficiency use of the facility for staff, students or visitors. - To ensure that projects are completed within programme, and that areas occupied by contractors / suppliers are left in good condition. - To manage the up keep of the grounds. What you will bring: - The Maintenance Operative will have Building and Maintenance knowledge. - Experience with compliance and record keeping. - A trade background preferred but not essential. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be representing our client in the search for an experienced and driven Buying & Warehouse Manager The Opportunity Our client is seeking a highly capable Buying & Warehouse Manager to lead purchasing, negotiation, stock control and warehousing operations. This is a key management role responsible for ensuring continuity of supply, cost efficiency and operational excellence across the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in sourcing goods and services, managing supplier relationships, overseeing stock control and warehouse functions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Procurement Source, negotiate and purchase goods, materials, components and services in line with cost, quality and delivery targets Prepare and raise purchase orders and manage order schedules Build, maintain and manage professional supplier relationships Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures Conduct research to identify new suppliers and components Monitor supplier performance and compile evaluation data Resolve supplier issues relating to price, quality, delivery or invoices Negotiate rebate structures and drive cost reduction initiatives Monitor market trends and competitor activity Provide cost analysis and support cost-saving programmes Identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain Warehouse & Stock Control Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse Maintain adequate stock levels to support operational continuity Balance stock levels and purchasing activity to protect company cash flow Manage Goods In, Despatch and warehouse operations Lead and develop Buying and Warehouse teams Operational & Compliance Liaise with Operations, Technical, Sales and Engineering teams to ensure business efficiency Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality standards Support continuous improvement and business enhancement initiatives Prepare reports and updates as required Knowledge & Experience Relevant experience in a senior or management role Previous experience within a purchasing team, food manufacturing sector Strong understanding of purchasing processes, negotiation and commercial cost breakdown Sound knowledge of documented policies and procedures Understanding of Quality Management systems Working knowledge of Food Hygiene policies Basic knowledge of Health & Safety procedures Strong planning and organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Skills & Key Attributes Excellent negotiation and influencing skills Strong problem-solving ability Resilient and results-driven Able to build productive working relationships at all levels Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills Strong commercial awareness with a focus on cost reduction and value-add Highly organised with strong time management skills Advanced Excel skills essential; working knowledge of SAP preferred Qualifications CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification or similar desirable This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and operationally strong professional to join a well-established organisation and make a tangible impact. To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Diamond Search Recruitment . Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy.